Noah
rest, comfort
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- NOH-uh
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
NoNoey
About the name Noah
Noah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "rest, comfort". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Noah has held a spot in the US top 10 for over a decade and reached #1 for boys in the mid-2010s. Beyond its Old Testament roots, the name reads calm and modern to parents from a wide range of backgrounds — it's a common choice in Christian, Jewish, and secular families alike, and pairs easily with both short one-syllable siblings (Kai, Eli) and longer classics (Benjamin, Theodore).
Popularity trend: Noah has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Noah
- What does the name Noah mean?
- Noah means "rest, comfort". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Noah come from?
- Noah originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Noah a boy or girl name?
- Noah is a boy name.